Production Shift Technician - 12h, Equipment Maintenance

Ardagh Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Plant incentive scheme (up to £2,800 p

Single cover Healthcare Insurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Job summary

We’re looking for a Shift Technician to join our Production Team at Wrexham. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of both front-end and back-end production equipment, including body-makers, trimmers, conveyors, presses, coaters, decorators, LSMs, Belvac, Neckers and light testers.

You will perform regular quality checks, neck diameter changes and take part in overhauls and project work as required.

Qualifications

• A time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience in a similar role within a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A flexible, action‑orientated approach with a genuine desire to achieve results
• Willingness, with appropriate training, to support other areas of the business when required
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Running and maintaining both front-end and back-end equipment
• Conduct regular quality checks and changes including neck diameter changes
• Participate in overhauls, project work and plant service maintenance
• Achieving production targets, implementing spoilage controls and maintaining housekeeping standards in line with 6S
• Adhere to health and safety protocols

Skills

Apprenticeship

HNC qualification

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible attitude

MS Office

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We’re looking for a Shift Technician to join our Production Team at Wrexham. You will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of both front-end and back-end production equipment, including body-makers, trimmers, conveyors, presses, coaters, decorators, LSMs, Belvac, Neckers and light testers.

You will perform regular quality checks, neck diameter changes and take part in overhauls and project work as required.